FIRST IN THE NATION!
THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS AND JOBS ACT
New York State has unanimously passed a thermal energy law that links these networked systems to quality jobs.
Applies to all 7 of the state’s largest investor-owned utilities.
Requires each utility to submit 1-5 thermal network projects to the Department of Public Service for approval
At least one in each set of projects must be located in a disadvantaged community
Mandates training for utility workers to access jobs in networked thermal energy
Prioritizes current fossil fuel workers
“Utility scale thermal energy networks will rapidly advance building decarbonization and reduce costs for customers with little impact to the electric grid even during peak periods while providing a just transition for thousands of middle-class New Yorkers who were at risk of being excluded from the clean energy transition.”
— Jon Murphy, International Representative United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry“Utility Thermal Energy Networks must be central to New York's strategy to decarbonize our homes, schools, workplaces and communities at scale. We commend Governor Hochul for her leadership and her commitment to ensuring that rapid decarbonization of New York's buildings will go hand in hand with uplifting workers, creating union jobs, investing in our communities most impacted by climate change, and spurring economic and market development.”
— Lisa Dix, New York Director for the Building Decarbonization Coalition